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Articles
Cristina I. Vessels, Ashleigh A. Allione, and Sarah E. Fisher (Venable LLP)

05/09/2024
5 pages

This article discusses California's new compliance regime for entities that qualify as "charitable fundraising platforms."

It offers a high-level overview of who qualifies as a charitable fundraising platform, what obligations platforms must meet, and when various compliance obligations take effect.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Nonprofit Organizations
Region: United States
… This article discusses California's new compliance regime for entities that qualify as "charitable fundraising … regulates any entity that uses the internet to provide a website, service, or other platform to persons in California … from people in California—whether that giving is connected to social media efforts, shopping and e-commerce …
Articles
Mia Farber, Co-Leader, Jackson Lewis, Class Actions and Complex Litigation Practice Group
David R. Golder, Co-Leader, Jackson Lewis, Class Actions and Complex Litigation Practice Group
Eric R. Magnus, Co-Leader, Jackson Lewis, Class Actions and Complex Litigation Practice Group
02/24/2023
33 pages

A report on employment and labor law trends and tactics to consider in 2023.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: United States
… 32 Workplace Training 32 https://www.jacksonlewis.com/2023-year-ahead-employers 2023: THE YEAR AHEAD FOR … providing a doctor’s note requesting an accommodation is not enough: The Eleventh Circuit’s recent Owens v. Georgia … at collection, posting a privacy policy on the company’s website that outlines their online and offline practices …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/09/2024
Be aware of employee rights and limitations in the workplace regarding free speech and Election Day time off as we slide into election season. #ACCDocket #inhouse
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by Lightspring / Shutterstock.com With 2024 being an election year, employers will likely … generally only restricts action by the government — it is not applicable to private employers. However, the National … and non-union, the right to engage in concerted activity for the purposes of collective bargaining or other mutual aid …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample information technology policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Contracts Information Technology Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample information technology policy. Resource Details … and services; To ensure that our IT Systems are used for their intended business purposes; and To establish … Trading Policy. Do not create a link from your blog, website or other social networking site to a _________ Group …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
10/18/2022
2 pages

Learn about loan fee fraud and how consumers can check for it in the United Kingdom.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Financial Services
Region: United Kingdom, Europe
… Region: United Kingdom, Europe File eversheds-sutherland.com-Loan fee fraud FCA warns consumers about its rise and how … Financial services disputes and investigations What is Loan Fee Fraud? Loan fee fraud is a type of advance fee … authorisation, the FCA has a Loan Fee Fraud page on its website to educate consumers . Separately, the police has …
Program Materials
Nancy Kirschner Bowen -- attorney, Co-Chair, Information Technology Law and eCommerce Committee; L. Rachel Gervin -- senior corporate counsel, Best Software SB, Inc.; Kenneth Hirschman -- vice president & general counsel, Digital Impact, Inc.
10/25/2004

A presentation on complying with CAN-SPAM laws.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 110:Antispam Laws after One Year Nancy Kirschner Bowen … customer opt-out preferences whether obtained via the website, in response to a direct mail piece sent from a third …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/18/2022
Let’s be frank – out of all aspects of diversity and inclusion preoccupying our minds, generational or age diversity is likely last on the priority list. That is, if it is even on the list. Learn why that’s a mistake and how to counter it to the benefit of your staff and business. #ACCDocket, #DEI
… Docket Article DEI, ESQ.: Age Is Not Just a Number — Embrace Generational Diversity Jane … Inclusion Source: ACC Docket … NStafeeva / Shutterstock.com Let’s be frank – out of all aspects of diversity and … Review your organization’s recruiting materials on the website and in job postings. Do you use language that only …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 08/03/2018
All too often, companies find themselves unprepared to respond to the complexities of a breach. Follow these guidelines to protect your organization.
… Docket Article Tips for Responding to a Breach Stephanie Fiereck Brookes Taney … of the largest issues impacting the business world today is information security. In recent years, the number of data … When providing notice to consumers, consider using an online web enrollment in addition to a call center. Consumer …
Articles
Kristina Launey
12/02/2016

These are the top ten "new frontier" questions and misconceptions about Title III of the US American with Disabilities Act.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Faster than regulatory authorities can keep up. This is all too true in the ADA Title III area, where enterprising … is key to ensuring employees know the business' procedures for complying with ADA obligations, so that they can …   A very good question. The ADA does not address website accessibility, nor will it anytime soon. The US …
Articles
Manik K. Rath and Timothy J. Feldhausen
05/01/2003

Following the collapse of Enron and other high-profile employee-owned companies, you need to revisit the issues surrounding employee buyouts before your company implements such a plan. This article will outline new regulatory proposals and help you avoid potential pitfalls.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… an under-performing unit. Or you may have a facility that is still viable but no longer a good strategic fit. Perhaps, … in its entirety, to raise capi­ tal, or to permit an exit for the owners. In any of these circumstances, an employee … of an employee stock ownership plan ("ESOP"). Examples of com­ panies that are majority-owned by an ESOP include many …
Articles
Dentons
12/16/2022
4 pages

Learn about approaches to cross-border transfer of Chinese personal information under the latest Chinese security measures and certification specifications.

Resource Details
Region: China, Asia, Global
… transfer, if any aspect of the statutory threshold is met, only the security assessment approach can be adopted. … its member firms and affiliates. Please see dentons.com for Legal Notices. 4 … This resource was originally published on the website of Dentons in August 2022. … Dentons … Learn about …
Articles
Veta T. Richardson - Executive Director, Minority Corporate Counsel Association ("MCCA")
02/01/2004

It is an exciting and challenging time for in-house counsel. These days, the pipeline to general counsel is full of high-potential women and minorities. Read this article for insights and tips on how to achieve your fullest potential by shedding light on what it takes to advance in today's competitive corporate law department and how to use this knowledge to define your unique career path.

… Corporate Counsel Association ("MCCA") January 31, 2004 It is an exciting and challenging time for in-house counsel. … known as ACC). She is available at vetarichardson@mcca.com. MCCA Based in Washington, DC, the Minority Corporate … Law Departments, © MCCA, 2003, is available from the MCCA website at …
Articles
Practical Law Company
09/24/2014
21 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a high-level overview and practical analysis for public procurement issues and procedures in Canada.

Resource Details
Region: Canada
… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … tool at http://uk.practicallaw.com/7-521-3187. This Q&A is part of the Practical Law multi-jurisdictional guide to … W www.citt-tcce.gc.ca Description. This is the official website of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. B. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 03/01/2022
When it comes to designing on-brand legal contracts, in-house counsel should keep these tips in mind. #ACCDocket #legaldesign #contracts
… stay true to their brand identity when their look and feel is consistent with the company’s website, advertising, and social media presence. Yet, … comprehension and reading efficiency. There's demand for greater transparency in contracts Companies that design …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 05/01/2020
A day in the life of Thomas Chow, general counsel and secretary at PubMatic.
… that I don’t need to get the kids ready because they have  online classes  for at least a month while their school is closed. 8:15 am After snoozing for longer than I ought, …
Checklists
European Commission
06/01/2014

Answers to these FAQs have been prepared by the Data Protection Unit of the Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security with a view to assisting EU/EEA entities, and more particularly SMEs, in understanding the EU legal framework applicable to transfers of personal data processed in the EU (and the EEA) to “third countries” (i.e. countries that are not members of the EU or the EEA).

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
… by the Data Protection Unit of the Directorate-General for Justice, Freedom and Security with a view to assisting … purposes. This includes cases in which personal data is sent from the EU to the U.S. for the prevention, … Harbor principles can be found on the European Commission website and on the website of the US Department of Commerce. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2016
This article highlights some of the key issues and developments arising in respect of EU environmental product laws, such as RoHS2, Ecodesign, Energy Labelling, and REACH. Perhaps unusually, this article does not discuss the environmental content of these laws. It does, however, discuss the very practical aspects of when and how these laws will impact the supply chain.
… Product Stewardship: Key Trends and Developments for Companies Placing Products on the EU Market Andrew Logan … obligations are initiated when a finished product is commercially used, consumed, or distributed inside the … EU environmental product laws by failing to display on the website any CE mark, label, or other information required by …
Articles
DLA Piper
03/01/2013

This handbook provides for an overview of the applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations across 63 different jurisdictions and guides you through this complex area of compliance. It is an important source for information for legal departments of corporations, irrespective of the location of their headquarters.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
… and guides you through this complex area of compliance. It is an important source for information for legal departments … 7796 6574 M +44 (0)7971 142 352 cameron.craig@dlapiper.com Patrick Van eecke Partner & Co-Chair of EMEA Data … of buenos Aires (C1041AAX) Argentina t +54 11 4383 8512 Website: http://www.jus.gov.ar/datos-personales.aspx The …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/14/2017
A day in the the life of Axel Viaene, group general counsel and company secretary at GrandVision in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
… what other CLOs are talking about, please visit  www.acc.com/clo . 6:00 am Wake up to the sound of the buzzer. I used … a blinking light and bird sounds, but that did not work for me. Get dressed while  browsing the news online  and … car pulls up to the house. I programmed it so that it is  connected to my calendar and knows when to pick me up  on …
Articles
Bill Mordan
06/01/2018

Despite populist rhetoric and international trade wars, the social-capitalism of the day is the dominant species in our modern global economic environment. And those who adapt will survive.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, European Union, France, United States
… international trade wars, the social-capitalism of the day is the dominant species in our modern global economic … and immediate. In-house lawyers — many of whom work for multinational companies and organizations — cannot live … more articles like this? Visit us online at www.ACCDocket.com. Bill Mordan GENERAL COUNSEL AND COMPANY SECERETARY, …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
03/16/2023
4 pages

The practical consequences of a new regulation, adopted by the European Union on December 14, 2022, on M&A transactions of a certain size will be considerable as of 2023 and may, above certain thresholds, concern all companies, European or non-European, benefiting from financial contributions from any country outside the European Union when the subject of the M&A transaction includes a business located in the European Union.

… and Governance Region: France File eversheds-sutherland.com-MampA transactions far-reaching consequences of the EU … In essence, for the purposes of the FSR, a foreign subsidy is a "financial contribution" provided, directly or … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
WeComply
06/24/2013

This Money Laundering training course will (1) help you to detect money laundering, (2) examine the laws that make money laundering a crime, and (3) inform you of reporting requirements and prevention measures designed to thwart this crime. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution in any form.)

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… measures designed to thwart this crime. (Licensed for use in classroom settings only and not for distribution … membership . … Money Laundering Money Laundering What Is Money Laundering? Money laundering: Process criminals use … or to set up the online version, visit www.wecomply.com/diy. * Memorandum: Thank you for participating in our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/09/2020
One option for strategic in-house lawyering is to spearhead an Executive Recession Plan (ERP). An ERP is a high-level multi-disciplinary plan designed to prepare the organization for an economic recession.
… 12/09/2020 One option for strategic in-house lawyering is to spearhead an Executive Recession Plan (ERP). An ERP is … issues before the actual downturn. Visit ACC Docket’s website for an exclusive interview on how Whirlpool’s … prepared for and responded to the pandemic:  accdocket.com/articles/how-whirlpool-adapted-to-covid.cfm ACC EXTRAS …
Articles
Maggy Baccinelli
07/01/2011

Jeffery Hewitt shares his experience as general counsel of Rama First Nation where he advocates for their Aboriginal community in Canada on the First Nation reserve.

Resource Details
Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada
… advo- cate for an Aboriginal community in Canada. Hewitt is Cree, but because his father was put into foster care as … Find counsel. Drive change. Improve value. www.acc.com/valueindex ACC Value Index Connecting Law Firm Value to … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/08/2024
Training is a cornerstone to an effective ABAC program. Alejandro Cestero, general counsel of Virtuoso, and Patrick E. Hays, global compliance director of Dresser Utility Solutions, offer a roadmap to proactive risk management through a comprehensive training framework. #ABAC #AntiBribery #Compliance #AntiCorruption #ACC #ACCDocket
… Docket Article 6 Key Principles for Delivering Effective Anti-bribery Compliance Training … E. Hays Alex Cestero Publication Date: 01/08/2024 Training is a cornerstone to an effective ABAC program. Alejandro … Docket … Banner artwork by Unitone Vector / Shutterstock.com Cheat Sheet Serious consequences. Non-compliance can lead …
Articles
Dickerson M. Downing, Rodrigo Azevedo, Mary R. Bram
01/22/2013

This QuickCounsel covers what information you need to familiarize yourself with the concept of 'ambush marketing', when a non-sponsor of an event to try to associate itself with the event without authorization from the event organizer and without paying the sponsorship fee, often to the detriment of the official sponsor and its brand.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Brazil, Global
… Resource Library Region: Brazil, Global … Overview: What is Ambush Marketing? The upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil … draw worldwide attention and can offer a great opportunity for advertising and promotional activities. Official sponsors … may make playful allusions to the event. Paddy Power, an online gambling company, put up billboards during the London …
Program Materials
Katrina Burchell - General Trade Mark Counsel, Home & Personal Care, Unilever PLC; Alexandre A. Montagu - General Counsel, Lipper, Inc.; Bret I. Parker - Chief Trademark & Assistant General Counsel, Wyeth
10/25/2004

501 Managing a Domestic & Global IP Portfolio-Strategies Beyond the Basics

Resource Details
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… MEETING THE NEW FACE OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2004 various authors … Merklinger at ACC: 202/293-4103, ext. 326; merklinger@acca.com 501:Managing a Domestic & Global IP Portfolio-Strategies … etc Regional management benefits from specialist lawyers for a territory/region less relevant in today’s harmonised …
Articles
11/17/2015
37 pages

This is a global guide to anti-corruption legislation.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
… Legislation November 17, 2015 37 pages This is a global guide to anti-corruption legislation. Resource … foreign public officials Can a corporation be prosecuted for acts of overseas agents, intermediaries, joint venture … Humphery-Smith +61 3 9269 9116 dhumpherysmith@landers.com.au Austria Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Paul Luiki +43 1 …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
06/25/2017

This is a sample external communications and social media policy.

Resource Details
Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Communications and Social Media Policy June 25, 2017 This is a sample external communications and social media policy. … case studies before publication on www.activepower.com or in print or online media publications. The review is … direct them to the Company’s investor site at [WEBSITE]. ANALYST INFORMATION No Insider may comment on …
Program Materials
Stephen Epstein, John Sardar
04/28/2015

Learn about cutting-edge developments in compliance training (apps, multimedia, etc.) that can elevate your compliance program to the next level. Discover how your organization can leverage social media to bolster its compliance program. Squarely address “tone at the middle” and learn best practices for ensuring that middle managers – your first line of defense – are especially prepared to serve as good compliance stewards. Worried about whistleblowers? Examine techniques that foster communications within your organization, to help ensure that employee concerns are raised internally.

Resource Details
Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… address “tone at the middle” and learn best practices for ensuring that middle managers – your first line of …  ques?ons  any  prosecutor  should  ask  are:  Is  the   corpora?on’s  compliance  program  well  designed? …  on  both  the  Company’s  intranet  and  external   website.   In  addi?on,  we  organized  the  Code  with  a …
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